A journey through mysteries, sacred art, spirituality, music, legends and authentic Naples with guided tours, and Italy's First Sanctuary of Lourdes.
A sanctuary of peace and wonder overlooking the Gulf
The rediscovery of Naples’ spiritual paths and most mysterious atmospheres is intertwined with a rich programme of guided tours, meetings and concerts. The journey starts in the Church of San Nicola da Tolentino, one of the city’s little-known but intense highlights - a sanctuary of peace and wonder overlooking the Gulf.
A faithful reproduction of the grotto in Lourdes
The church on the Corso Vittorio Emanuele is considered the first Lourdes sanctuary in Italy. Founded in the early 17th century and entrusted over time to the Augustinians and Vincentians, since 1873 it has a faithful reproduction of the Lourdes Massabielle grotto. This pilgrimage destination is home to more than three thousand votive offerings testifying to graces, hopes and personal stories of intense devotion. The itinerary leads visitors through the Baroque rooms, the ancient panoramic cloister and the miraculous chapel, offering a unique insight into the profound relationship between faith and daily life in Naples.
A controversial and enigmatic figure
Alongside this spiritual itinerary, the city dedicates an important in-depth study to the fascinating and controversial figure of Prince Raimondo di Sangro di Sansevero, one of the most enigmatic personalities of 18th century Europe whose myth continues to feed the city's imagination, interweaving art, alchemy and the quest for knowledge.
Concerts and immersive experiences
Sacred music becomes a further thread in this journey into Neapolitan spirituality with the Napoli Musica Sacra Festival. With choirs and orchestras each concert is held in historic churches, becoming immersive experiences in which the centuries-old architecture amplifies the harmonies. These cultural and spiritual itineraries, promoted by the City of Naples and supported by the Campania Region, invite visitors to explore a city that has surprised around every corner. From mysteries and art to music and faith, the deepest soul of Naples slowly reveals itself, with the sweet and irresistible power of its millenary stories.
For information:www.napolimusicasacrafestival.it
